On Wednesday, late-night comedy hosts disbanded en masse after former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Trump secured the 270 electoral votes needed to become president early Wednesday morning Eastern time. CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said the results “made me question my fundamental beliefs in the goodness of human nature.” (Related article: Joy Reid slams ‘white women’ who didn’t support Kamala Harris)
“All day yesterday I proudly walked around wearing a ‘I Voted’ sticker. Today I wore a ‘I am questioning my fundamental belief in the goodness of humankind’ sticker. ” Colbert said in his monologue. “They give them away. They give them away at bake sales right outside. Now, as a late-night host, people often say to me, ‘Trump gave you so much material to work with. I’m sure somewhere in your heart you want Trump to win!” No, no, tell the person cleaning the toilet, “If someone has explosive diarrhea, you’re the one who wants him to win!” No one says, “You’ll love that.” There’s a lot of material for you to work with! ”
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Colbert also argued that “in this commonplace democracy, the majority is speaking and they’re saying they don’t really care about democracy.”
Jimmy Kimmel, host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” revealed He made his children say bad things about the election results.
“My kids were so upset. Sometimes, when something bad happens, we let them curse for 30 seconds. We let them say whatever word they want within 30 seconds. I said it’s OK to say it, and every word they choose becomes a curse,” Kimmel told the audience. “So this morning at breakfast, my wife said to our upset daughter Jane, “You can do it.” And when she started swearing, seven-year-old Billy came down the stairs. He’s wearing a black Adidas tracksuit, high tops, and Ray-Bans. He looks like the fourth member of Run DMC, but when you hear the last one, you’re like, ‘What’s going on? Are you there?” When his wife said, “Donald Trump won,” he said, “Donald Trump won.”[Bleep]”
Desi Riddick, co-host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” claimed “America has decided to get back together with her dirtbag ex-boyfriend.” Elsewhere segmentRiddick asked the other performers to find words to comfort America about Trump’s reelection.
“I’m sorry, I told myself that tonight’s show would be uplifting and give people hope and inspiration. But unfortunately, I’m feeling very depressed and frankly, very, very I’m hungover,” Riddick said. “But let me tell you, it’s times like these where we can rely on the wisdom, support and vision of the best…news team in the world.”
“Don’t hold it against me! I can’t help anyone! I can barely help myself! I’m in deep despair. Don’t look at me! I’m still wearing yesterday’s bow tie. I’m a mess. Ask Costa, he’s been here for longer,” Troy Iwata said.
Other co-hosts and performers also passed the exam.
“Have you ever gone to the clinic thinking you had herpes, only to find out you actually had it?” asked Josh Johnson. (Related: Rachel Maddow couldn’t wait for Trump to be declared the winner before calling out Russia)
“America, I love you. If you are upset, hurt, or depressed that your beloved homeland is moving toward fascism, if you All you have to do is look into your heart, take out your foreign passport and go back to Malaysia. Until President Trump leaves office, where did you come from?” Ronnie Chen sings, with Riddick among others. He pointed out that none of the performers had Malaysian passports.
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